SUNTV Global Channel | June 10, 2026
A coalition of civil society organisations, labour activists, youth groups, community associations and concerned Nigerians has declared June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, a day of nationwide protest over worsening insecurity, rising hunger and deepening economic hardship across the country.
Leading the mobilisation are renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), popular musician and activist Falz, alongside several pro-democracy groups and social movements.
In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the coalition accused the Federal Government of failing to adequately protect lives and property while implementing economic policies that have pushed millions of Nigerians into greater hardship.
The group expressed concern that despite annual Democracy Day celebrations, many Nigerians continue to live under the threat of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and violent attacks in different parts of the country.
According to the coalition, countless families have lost loved ones, while many others remain displaced or have relatives still being held captive by criminal groups.
The activists also criticised recent economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, currency devaluation and increasing electricity tariffs, arguing that the policies have triggered soaring food prices, rising transportation costs and the collapse of numerous small businesses nationwide.
They maintained that ordinary Nigerians continue to suffer under inflation while wages remain insufficient to meet basic needs.
The coalition called on workers, students, traders, artisans, market women, professionals, unemployed youths, religious organisations and community groups to participate in the planned June 12 demonstrations.
Describing the protest as a fight for survival, the organisers said the action seeks to compel government authorities to address the country’s security challenges and introduce policies that will ease the burden on citizens.
The coalition declared that Nigerians must unite to demand safety, economic relief and better living conditions, insisting that the time has come to speak out against what they described as growing hardship and insecurity across the nation.
The June 12 nationwide protest is expected to attract participation from several civil society organisations, labour groups and concerned citizens across Nigeria.
